Bailey's Irish Cream Coffee is a creamy classic cold weather cocktail perfect for after dinner or relaxing on a chilly weekend morning. Easy to make with 3 simple ingredients!

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This recipe for Bailey's Irish Cream Coffee is a coffee lovers treat! It can be enjoyed any time of day and makes the perfect after dinner coffee drink or delicious holiday coffee to enjoy with brunch.

Blue coffee mug filled with creamy Bailey's Irish Cream Coffee.

❤️ Why you'll love Baileys Coffee

Dinner coffee: creamy and delicious, its the best way to enjoy a delicious cup of hot coffee on a chilly night.

Holiday drink: enjoy a cup of coffee on any holiday and it's perfect for St. Patrick's Day!

Boozy comfort: everything is better with a splash of Baileys and its the perfect drink for the holiday season.

🥘 Ingredients

Strong brewed coffee: use your favorite coffee and feel free to use regular or decaf coffee

Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur: a creamy Irish whiskey

Whipped cream: feel free to make your own homemade whipped cream or use canned whipped cream or cool whip.

🔪 How to Make Bailey's Irish Cream Coffee

In glass measure, mix hot coffee and Irish Cream Liqueur together.
Place 2 tablespoons whipped cream in a coffee mug. Pour coffee mixture over top of the whipped cream.

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🥄 Equipment

Coffee maker

Glass measure

Coffee mugs

Tablespoon

📖 Variations

White Russian Coffee Twist: instead of a full shot of Baileys add a splash of Baileys and a splash of kahlua and top it off with some chocolate shavings.

Spiced Baileys Irish Cream: top the coffee off with a light sprinkle of cinnamon.

Extra Creamy Baileys Coffee: add a tablespoon of heavy cream to the coffee mixture.

Caramel Baileys Coffee: add a teaspoon or 2 of brown sugar or caramel sauce (or use the Caramel Baileys Irish Cream if you can find it).

Pin image with a blue mug filled with creamy bailey's irish cream coffee.

💭 Tips

Make it foamy and use a coffee frother to froth the drink before serving.
For a classy looking drink, serve in a clear glass footed mug!

Looking for more St. Patrick's Day recipes made with Baileys Original Irish Cream? Check out these tasty treats below.

Baileys Brownies are fudgy and delicious with the flavor of Baileys Irish Cream baked right in.

This Irish Cream Pound Cake will hit the sweet spot with its a whisky flavored pound cake studded with mini chocolate chips.

If cupcakes are your thing, then try these Chocolate Cupcakes with Baileys Irish Cream Frosting.

These Bailey's Biscotti are perfect for coffee dunking!

🍽 Serve with..

Serve this Irish Coffee Cocktail topped with extra whipped cream or shaved chocolate.

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